Karpatka is a Polish cake with a lush cream filling sandwiched between two golden layers of crisp-tender choux pastry. Karpatka is the more rustic version of
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Zeeuwse Bolussen: Dutch Cinnamon Rolls
Zeeuwse bolussen, or Zeeland rolls, are the Dutch version of cinnamon rolls. Zeeuwse bolussen are not made like most cinnamon rolls: rolling the dough out, filling,
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Diós Bejgli: Hungarian Walnut Roll
Bejgli is a traditional Hungarian rolled pastry filled with a dense, sweet filling made from walnuts (diós) or poppy seeds (mákos). The pastry uses a sweet
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Bossche Bollen: Dutch Profiteroles
Bossche Bollen are essentially giant Dutch profiteroles filled with sweetened whipped cream and covered in a rich chocolate glaze. While they originate from Den Bosch, you
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Kakaós Csiga: Hungarian Chocolate Rolls
Kakaós csiga are chocolate rolls often served for breakfast in Hungary. Traditionally made with laminated blundell pastry, these Hungarian chocolate rolls have crisp edges and soft,
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Oliebollen: Dutch Doughnuts
Oliebollen are Dutch doughnuts traditionally made for New Year’s Eve. Similar to French beignets, oliebollen are made from a yeast-raised dough and deep fried. They’re usually
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Appelflappen: Dutch Apple Turnovers
It’s the first week of autumn, and I’m tentatively ready to let go of summer. I usually try to keep current events out of this blog,
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